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Early Years SEN Hubs in Hampshire
The Early Years SEN hubs provide nursery education places for pre school children across Hampshire with significant/complex special educational needs. The aims and purposes of the Early Years SEN hubs are to: * provide early years education in an environment which provides a high level…Easy Read Guides to SEND Support
The Department for Education and Mencap have produced two easy read guides to help set out changes in the new law for those with special educational needs or a disability. The first easy read guide has been written for parents and sets out how the recent changes…Education and Childcare
When choosing the right educational placement for your child or young person it is important to look at all the options available to you. This section helps you compare early years and childcare provision, schools, colleges and services from across the county, find out what…Education Centres / Alternative Provision
Hampshire has seven Education Centres (EC) known elsewhere as Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) for KS3 and KS4. Places are commissioned for either pupils who are: permanently excluded, those at risk of permanent exclusion and for pupils with medical needs or who are emotional vulnerable and…Education Health Care (EHC) Assessments
The information below explains how to request an EHC assessment and what happens when you do.Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans
The purpose of an EHC plan is to make special educational provision to meet the special educational needs of the child or young person, to secure the best possible outcomes for them across education, health and social care and, as they get older, prepare…Elective home education
Hampshire County Council is committed to supporting families who choose to home educate their child. Taking responsibility for your child’s education is a major decision and parents need to be sure they can undertake education effectively. The impact on family life can also be considerable…Eligibility criteria
The Care Act introduces a national eligibility threshold for care and support. The eligibility threshold consists of three criteria, all of which must be met. The eligibility threshold for service users is based on identifying: 1. whether a person’s needs are due to a physical…Eligible for Social Care?
Question: I have been told I do not meet the criteria for social care what can I do? Your rights:Hampshire Local Safeguarding Children Board and Hampshire Children's Trust have agreed clearly defined thresholds for services. You should have been given a copy of the eligibility…